Imagine a quiet village on a gentle hill. Roofs mostly made of palm leaves, some zinc ones in between, widely spread underneath big trees. Smoke of wood fires slowly mixing with the vapour of the rainforest. A welcoming smell of barbecued fish and the sound of vivid sula’s, (rapids), in the Tapanahoni River. Any visitor … Read More

The Jaguar, in Suriname more known as tigri, is the largest cat species of the western hemisphere. In vigor she is close to the African lion and the Asian tigers. Despite her 3rd place of all big cats, the jaguar has the most powerful bite. With a single bite she manages to kill a meters … Read More

The Sambel Trasie group exists about 2 and a half years. After their start with short TV series, the group has dares to go for a theater show called ” Kasmaran ”, loosely translated LOVE, which was held in theater Thalia. With sold-out halls it was very easy to see that the group was loved … Read More

Courtyard by Marriott Paramaribo presents the Courtyard Children’s Foundation Suriname The mission of the foundation is to inspire and empower people to value children in Suriname, and bring supporting and mentoring to abused children to impact their lives positively. The hotel is inviting to their guest to collaborate with a $3 donation. Paramaribo, Suriname (August … Read More

Text: Hanneke Van Lavieren en Michael Hiwat (WWF) Photos: WWF The 2019 sea turtle nesting season is on its way again in Suriname (February – July 2019) providing a unique opportunity to see these endangered species in their natural environment, while supporting local tourism. When flying over the coast of Suriname it’s hard to imagine … Read More

“Ingi Dei” is an official holiday in Suriname that celebrates the Indigenous peoples. It is also celebrated across the United States, and is an official city and state holiday in various localities around the country. It began as a counter-celebration held on the same day as the U.S. federal holiday of Columbus Day, which honors … Read More

Heavy metal is not any type of music that you would think about when talking about music in Suriname. However, the tropical heat seems to pair well with the agressive riffs and staccato percussion and the Surinamese underground rock and metal scene is on the rise. Recently on Saturday April 28, the Surinamese metal band … Read More

It’s time for another Lobster Fest at the Courtyard! After several successful Lobster Fest events, Courtyard Marriott Paramaribo is bringing you a special Keti Koti Edition Lobster Fest on Saturday June 30th at Meat Us Restaurant. Guests can enjoy a whole maine lobster, grilled in delicious Surinamese spices, including a fusion Surinamese appetizer and dessert. … Read More

The Airport Courtesy Service is a great solution for those who want to arrive in Suriname without worries. The service will let you start your journey peaceful and relaxed. Upon your arrival you will be welcomed by a personal assistant who helps you with the quick handling of all customs formalities –all with priority relative … Read More

On the banks of the Suriname River, south of the Afobakadam, about 170 km from Paramaribo lies the village of Goejaba. The village can only be reached by boat and counts about 5000 inhabitants. Just across the village, on a stretch of land of about 7 hectares (17 acres), is a jatropha plantation. Villagers extract … Read More

The beauty of Suriname is you can easily get away from the busyness of the city by getting on a bus and travelling to nearby districts, for instance Marowijne. It is July. This is the month that the sea turtles travel 1,000 kilometers to their place of birth to lay their eggs. These sea turtles … Read More

Sail into Suriname with your own yacht and you’ll likely end up at Marina Resort Waterland. Suriname’s only full fledged Marina is located some 30 miles upstream from the mouth of the Suriname river. In this lovely fresh water paradise in one of Suriname’s historically rich districts namely Para we find Waterland Marina and Resort … Read More

Cozy comfort with a modern Caribbean vibe in the Centre of Paramaribo Located in the heart of Paramaribo, Spanhoek Boutique Hotel provides an amazing and unique combination of an energetic yet comfortable and serene environment. This lovely hotel offers a handy and strategic location, a stone’s throw away from several clothing stores, casino’s, bars, clubs, … Read More

A wonderfully complete 9-day canoe trip for all ages across the Brokopondo reservoir in Suriname! Step into the world of tropical rainforests with the people behind NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL’s first documentary. Enjoy nature in its purest form, and take up the challenge of dense rainforests, beautiful rivers and the fascinating Brokopondo reservoir. Because a dam … Read More

Red Howler Monkeys (Alouatta seniculus) are medium sized, slow moving monkeys. Their habitat is found in primary and secondary forests. They are often seen in groups consisting of 4 – 9 members. Red Howler Monkeys are social and terrestrial mammals, who are spending most of the day foraging. They are folivorous mammals, meaning that they … Read More

Celestial beauty tours, is a young and dynamic tour company in Suriname, founded by Karamali Mohamed Raul. They offer several destinations in Suriname of which the most popular is Dolphin Spotting-Beach Tour. Celestial beauty tours is a tour operator in Suriname that offers the Sunset Dolphin – Beach tour, a lovely and romantic tour while sunset. … Read More

I am Fabian Vas and I wish to welcome you to the fantastic expedition that I was just on. The destination was the KasiKasima Mountain, which is on the Palumeu River, a tributary of the Tapanahony. This expedition was an opportunity for me to experience, film and photograph nature at its best. My equipment featured … Read More

The Great Green Iguana (Iguana Iguana) is known as the largest lizard in the Amazon and Caribbean. Juveniles are born a bright and light green. When they grow into adults their crest gives them a peculiar pre historic look. As an adult they can reach a length of up to 180 cm. The tail alone … Read More

“The best kept secret in South America”, so said British TV star Jeremy Wade after his visits filming two episodes of the smash hit series “Rivermonsters”. Suriname lies on the northern coast of South America, and is its smallest independent country. Well over 80% of Suriname consists of undisturbed wilderness, making it a perfect destination … Read More

The Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge (Jules Wijdenboschbrug) is a bridge over the Suriname River between the Capital City of Suriname, Paramaribo, and Meerzorg, in the Commewijne District. The bridge is part of the East-West Link, which is a road in Suriname between Albina in the eastern part of the country to Nieuw Nickerie in the western part. Construction of the road link started … Read More

BEAUTIFUL BONAIRE … DIVE IN! Bonaire is a wonderful place to visit for great holidays or even for long stays such as an internship or for work related opportunities. Visitors feel immediately at home in the Caribbean tropical climate with the gentle people and the outstanding marine and terrestrial wildlife and nature. If you are … Read More

Stabroek Market One of the most prominent landmarks in Guyana’s capital Georgetown, is Stabroek Market. With its iconic clock tower the beautiful building dates back to the late 1700s, although the current structure was built in 1880 and was first opened to the public in 1881. The structure itself is built entirely of cast iron … Read More

Suriname has one of the few maroon populations in the Western Hemisphere, apart from a very tiny population in the mountains of Jamaica, and a few other countries in the region. In Suriname a lot of the West African traditions remain preserved even after these centuries. The Gran Rio is the main tributary of the … Read More

The Jewish community is found primarily in the capital city of Paramaribo, known as the “wooden city” because of the preponderance of lovely wooden structures that line its streets. Paramaribo was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2002. Synagogue Location: The Neve Shalom Synagogue, built in 1835, serves as the center of Jewish life in Suriname and is … Read More